In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.R. 8888 // September 29, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Food Security for All Veterans Act

Sponsor: Mary Peltola (D-AK)

This bill establishes the Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs to, among other duties, provide information to veterans concerning the eligibility requirements for federal nutrition assistance programs and develop policies to identify and treat veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

369 votes, representing 220,831,822 people84.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 29,273,460 people11.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon36984.8%
NayLost4811.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%